{"id":651,"date":"2026-10-27T17:28:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/?p=651"},"modified":"2026-10-27T17:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:28:03","slug":"build-with-ai-hackathon-at-astana-it-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/?p=651","title":{"rendered":"Build with AI Hackathon at Astana IT University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held alongside the <strong>2026 IEEE 3rd International Student Conference on Digital Generation<\/strong>, the <strong>Build with AI Hackathon<\/strong> was hosted by the School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Astana IT University, with a total prize pool of <strong>KZT 900,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"369\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16.png 369w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hackathon featured two tracks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Google AI Solutions<\/strong> \u2014 19 project submissions<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>AI for Smart Cities<\/strong> \u2014 54 project submissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the initial evaluation, <strong>10 projects from each track<\/strong> were selected for the final round. The finalists presented their solutions to the jury, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can be applied to address practical challenges and support the development of smarter, more sustainable cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was organized by the <strong>School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science<\/strong> with the support of the <strong>Google Developer Group<\/strong>, the <strong>IEEE Kazakhstan Section<\/strong>, and the <strong>Astana IT University IEEE Student Branch<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"628\" data-id=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-20.png 425w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-20-203x300.png 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"643\" data-id=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-19.png 977w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-19-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-19-767x505.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"596\" data-id=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-18.png 436w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-18-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"643\" data-id=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-17.png 977w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-17-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-17-767x505.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We extend our sincere appreciation to the Rector of Astana IT University, <strong>Dr. Altair Akhmetov<\/strong>, for creating valuable opportunities that support student innovation and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special thanks go to <strong>Dr. Muslim Sergaziyev, Dr. Akmaral Kuatbayeva, Mr. Nurbolat Amilbek, and Ms. Sabina Saleshova<\/strong> for organizing the hackathon and contributing to its success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hackathons empower students to transform ideas into practical solutions, strengthen their teamwork and problem-solving skills, and gain valuable hands-on experience. Taking part is already an achievement\u2014every challenge presents an opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc4f Congratulations and best wishes to all participants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#IEEE #IEEEKazakhstanSection #AstanaITUniversity #BuildWithAI #Hackathon #ArtificialIntelligence #SmartCities #GoogleDeveloperGroup #StudentInnovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Held alongside the 2026 IEEE 3rd International Student Conference on Digital Generation, the Build with AI Hackathon was hosted by the School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Astana IT University, with a total prize pool of KZT 900,000.<\/p>\n<p>The hackathon featured two tracks:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 Google &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Build with AI Hackathon at Astana IT University - IEEE Kazakhstan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ieee.org.kz\/?p=651\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"ru_RU\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Build with AI Hackathon at Astana IT University - IEEE Kazakhstan\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Held alongside the 2026 IEEE 3rd International Student Conference on Digital Generation, the Build with AI Hackathon was hosted by the School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Astana IT University, with a total prize pool of KZT 900,000.    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